# Rodri defends City's success after FFP guilty verdict

> Rodri insists Manchester City deserved success despite FFP guilty verdict
- Title: Rodri defends City's success after FFP guilty verdict
- Summary: Rodri insists Manchester City deserved success despite FFP guilty verdict Rodri believes Manchester City's players and achievements remain valid despite…
- Keywords: rodri, manchester city, ffp, premier league, nations league, england, spain, uefa, champions league, pep guardiola, etihad stadium, wembley
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/25/rodri-adamant-manchester-city-deserved-success-despite-being-found-guilty-of-rule-breaking
- Published: 2026-09-25T22:42:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: rodri, manchester city, ffp, premier league, nations league, england, spain, uefa, champions league, pep guardiola, etihad stadium, wembley
## Rodri's defense
Rodri defended Manchester City's success during a press conference ahead of Spain's Nations League match against England.

> I believe in the justice system and innocence of the club
## FFP guilty verdict
Manchester City was found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules in February 2023.
## 2020 precedent
City overturned a two-year Uefa ban in 2020 after appealing a judicial decision.
## Player perspective
Rodri emphasized players' achievements and the club's culture cannot be taken away by legal challenges.

> We had a lot of success over the years and here in Wembley, so I can tell you everything was deserved
## City's stance
Manchester City maintains innocence and claims significant legal elements remain unresolved with the Premier League.
## Rodri's confidence
Rodri believes the club's innocence will be proven and legal processes will not affect their achievements.

> Until the moment they are proved wrong, we believe in the club
## Key takeaway

Rodri believes Manchester City's players and achievements remain valid despite legal challenges